- Begur Lake faces controversy as an apartment encroaches on its land, stirring public anger over perceived mismanagement.
- Government urged to address dying lakes due to lack of drainage systems and rainwater harvesting, especially Shikaripalya Lake.
- MLAs press DK Shivakumar for solutions to Bengaluru’s issues, including property tax, roads, and water, ahead of BBMP budget.
- Bengaluru to bloom with 20 new parks in 2024-25, with focus on outlying areas including Mahadevapura, Yelahanka, Dasarahalli, Bommanahalli, and RR Nagar zones.
- Electronic City, AQI has remained at a moderate level of 77 for the past 15 days, indicating acceptable air quality.
- Bengaluru’s 19-km Yellow Line operational by Sept. 2024; first driverless train from China arrives at Chennai port Feb. end.
- Yellow Line in Bengaluru awaits coaches for statutory trials; BMRCL requires eight trainsets (48 coaches) for commercial operation.
- Elcita pioneers sustainable solutions in Electronics City with advanced sewage treatment plants, boasting 1925 KLD capacity and innovative technologies.
- Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Phase 2 initiates a groundbreaking feasibility study for a 20 km interstate rail linking Hosur to Bommasandra, promising regional economic growth.
- Governor Gehlot rejects the 60% Kannada signboard mandate; Deputy CM Shivakumar discloses the returned ordinance.
- Bengaluru city police introduces QR codes for quick access to police station information in emergencies, enhancing city safety measures.
- Wipro plans onsite layoffs to boost margins amid growth challenges, notifying employees in early January.
- Government halts forest trekking post Kumara Parvata rush, imposes ban until SOPs are established, with 23 online booking-approved exceptions.





